Yes, River Sand is one of the best soil amendments to mix in the existing high clay content soil to relieve compaction and allow roots to penetrate deeper, resulting in a healthier turf grass, You can also topdress turf with River Sand such as bermuda, zoysia, and centipede to level the lawn to prevent scalping and also to encourage water to get down to the roots.
Yes, we produce and sell River Sand at multiple locations throughout Metro Atlanta and Georgia. That’s not all we sell though. We have a complete line of other types of sand, topsoil, dirt, gravel, and mulch.
Most of our River Sand has parent material (the rock from where it eroded/broke away from) of quartz. So, it is primarily a silica sand (SiO2), or quartz sand. The different hues of brown, red, and yellow comes from iron oxides on the surface of the particle.
River Sand can be used for constructing beaches. However, it typically contains coarser particles than the soft sand you think of on the beach which is good when waves may erode the beach. We have many other products that look and feel more like the sand you think about as beach sand, similar to that on the shores of Florida. Real beach sand is a very fine silica, or quartz, sand. Beach sand can be from any source such as nearby volcanic rock, shells, or limestone.
Masonry sand can be used for volleyball courts. Many masonry sands contain fine particles that tend to stick to players and also compacts too hard for optimal play over time.
Generally speaking, you will need about 200 tons. You can use our calculator to put in the dimensions of the court along with the depth you would like to achieve. Remember to include any extra for the perimeter of the court.
The recommended sand depth for a volleyball court is 12 to 24 inches (1 to 2 feet), with 18 inches being the average. Less depth can be used for a backyard volleyball court for weekend fun, but enough sand needs to be considered for safety purposes.
The cost of sand depends on the type of sand that you use and the distance of trucking for delivery. Sand suitable for volleyball usually starts at $16 per ton but can range up to $75 per ton with certain specs and delivery included. Either way be prepared to spend more than $1,000 for sand in a volleyball court.
First, keep in mind that there are a lot more types of sand than what you imagine. Sand is not just sand. Many companies will bring you the sand that is most available, cheapest, or something that they have used in the past for volleyball courts. Sure, you can use masonry sand, concrete sand, or golf course bunker sand but all of these are designed for another purpose and may have issues that you don’t like. Masonry can compact too fine, and the sand stick to your body. Concrete sand can be too coarse and the larger particles hurt. Bunker sand is a beautiful color but is designed to not let golf balls penetrate the surface resulting less cushioning. RSI provides a Volleyball Sand that has a great white color and specs that remove the particles that are too little and too big creating a sand that is just right.
Dry topdressing sand can be delivered in pneumatic tankers and stored in a silo. Dry sand works easily into the turf canopy and spreads evenly through a topdresser. River Sand, Inc. can dry topdressing sand and deliver it in bulk either dumped or in a pneumatic tanker.
